Reported suicide rates in Greece
Greece: Reported suicide rates was 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022. ▬ Flat
Latest (2022)
3.62 deaths per 100,000 population
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
83rd
of 111 countries
All-time high
4.29 deaths per 100,000 population
in 1961
All-time low
2.29 deaths per 100,000 population
in 2002
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Reported suicide rates in Greece, 1961–2022
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 population.
Analysis
Greece recorded 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population for reported suicide rates in 2022.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported suicide rates in Greece peaked at 4.29 deaths per 100,000 population in 1961 and was at its lowest, 2.29 deaths per 100,000 population, in 2002.
That places Greece 83rd out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Reported suicide rates in Greece, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.29 deaths per 100,000 population | — |
| 1962 | 3.35 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.9% |
| 1963 | 3.71 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.6% |
| 1964 | 3.1 deaths per 100,000 population | -16.4% |
| 1965 | 3.19 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 3.09 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.2% |
| 1967 | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 3.42 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 2.9 deaths per 100,000 population | -11.7% |
| 1971 | 3.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 2.41 deaths per 100,000 population | -21.3% |
| 1973 | 2.67 deaths per 100,000 population | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.5% |
| 1975 | 2.53 deaths per 100,000 population | -19.3% |
| 1976 | 2.51 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 2.94 deaths per 100,000 population | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 2.63 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 2.56 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 2.84 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 2.96 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 3.33 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 3.51 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 3.53 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 3.38 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 3.5 deaths per 100,000 population | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 3.39 deaths per 100,000 population | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 3.3 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 2.95 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.8% |
| 1991 | 3.07 deaths per 100,000 population | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 2.77 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 population | +19.0% |
| 1994 | 2.78 deaths per 100,000 population | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 2.92 deaths per 100,000 population | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 2.97 deaths per 100,000 population | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 3.03 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 2.89 deaths per 100,000 population | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 2.91 deaths per 100,000 population | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 2.5 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.0% |
| 2002 | 2.29 deaths per 100,000 population | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 2.78 deaths per 100,000 population | +21.0% |
| 2004 | 2.52 deaths per 100,000 population | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 2.82 deaths per 100,000 population | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 2.76 deaths per 100,000 population | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 2.39 deaths per 100,000 population | -13.2% |
| 2008 | 2.56 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 2.72 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 2.57 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 3.37 deaths per 100,000 population | +31.3% |
| 2012 | 3.58 deaths per 100,000 population | +6.1% |
| 2013 | 3.86 deaths per 100,000 population | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 3.96 deaths per 100,000 population | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 3.69 deaths per 100,000 population | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 3.32 deaths per 100,000 population | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 3.63 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 3.96 deaths per 100,000 population | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 3.73 deaths per 100,000 population | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 3.21 deaths per 100,000 population | -14.0% |
| 2021 | 3.17 deaths per 100,000 population | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population | +14.2% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.21 deaths per 100,000 population, 44% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Greece's 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.54 deaths per 100,000 population, 48% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.41 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.09 deaths per 100,000 population | 4.29 deaths per 100,000 population | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.74 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.41 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.14 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.84 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.53 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.94 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.29 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.63 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.29 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.91 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.57 deaths per 100,000 population | 2.57 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.96 deaths per 100,000 population | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.33 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.17 deaths per 100,000 population | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population | 3 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 80 Cyprus 3.72 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 81 El Salvador 3.71 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 82 Israel 3.7 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 84 Saint Lucia 3.31 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 85 Guatemala 3.1 deaths per 100,000 population compare
- 86 Albania 3.08 deaths per 100,000 population compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0227 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,321 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 24 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0175 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported suicide rates in Greece?
- Reported suicide rates in Greece was 3.62 deaths per 100,000 population in 2022, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported suicide rates recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 4.29 deaths per 100,000 population in 1961.
- What is the lowest reported suicide rates recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.29 deaths per 100,000 population in 2002.
- How does Greece rank for reported suicide rates?
- Greece ranks 83rd out of 111 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported suicide rates rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported suicide rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported annual death rate from self-inflicted injuries per 100,000 people, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates. To allow for comparisons between countries and over time, this metric is age-standardized.